Thursday, March 7, 2013

Photo Challenge!

You may have heard that the great and powerful LilaLoa is having a photo challenge on her blog. With great faith in my photography I decided to play along. That faith quickly faded. After making several Easter cookies, I decided those would be the ones I would photograph for the challenge.

And a challenge it was...first I wondered around the house and tried to find something to place my cookies in. I finally decided upon a drawer out of an antique chest. Then I worked, for what seemed like forever, to arrange them in the drawer. Let's just say a few cookies were injured in the making of this film. Cookies frosted in butter cream do not stack well, so I ended up with rows of cookies.

Clearly, this photo needs some help.

Next I decided to try another set of cookies with out the drawer...I used the very original idea of green paper shred. And it turned out like this~

I really like the way the colors pop, but I see shadows and I can't get rid of them. So I now decide to pretend I wanted the shadows and worked very hard to get them!

I admire those who have such lovely photography on their blog, with the fancy focus and beautiful settings. (I'm pretty sure they use camera's with straps and probably tri-pods too). I'm just not ready for the giant leap in photography, so I'll stick to my little Cannon that I still can't figure out.

I want to thank you for following my blog even though I don't have the best photos. (I try and make up for it in great ideas!)

Photography and coding is the hardest part of blogging for me. I "Just Keep swimming,Just keep swimming!" and hope I get it right! LOL Your photos always look great Kim. And your cookies are incredible!

I too struggle every day to take nice photos. I often feel when I get a great shot that it is just pure luck. In the gloomy days of winter it is especially hard to get nice bright shots. Some day I'll invest in a DSLR camera, but right now, I use a point and shoot.

No matter the quality of your pictures, the quality of your work is impeccable. Your food and party ideas are wonderful and I enjoy seeing each and every picture you take!

Once in a great while, I do get a good photo and I'm thrilled, usually it's because of good natural light - not because of anything I've done! Your words of encouragement always brighten my day - thanks!

I think your photos are excellent! Great composition! Your decorating is flawless. I am new to your blog and I have spent hours and hours on it already. I love your work, your talent, your humor and your creativity. Thank you for hosting such a wonderful blog!

Oh yes I love how you added the depth to that second photo. It takes work to get the lights at just the right angle :) Yup I need a tripod as well, it's on my to buy list. Thanks for sharing this fun post.

Hi! I'm Kim,the girl behind the pink hair...Welcome to my party blog where I show how to make cute edible sweets and DIY parties for all occasions. I hope youenjoy my blog and party along with me each week.Thank you for stopping by!